What are the superstitions about the college entrance examination?
As an important turning point in the lives of Chinese students, the college entrance examination has always attracted much attention. Every year on the eve of the college entrance examination, there are always some superstitions circulating among parents and students, and even become a hot topic of discussion. The following are the hot topics and hot content searched on the entire Internet in the past 10 days. Combined with structured data, we will give you an inventory of superstitious statements in the college entrance examination.
1. Common superstitions

1.Wearing red clothes brings good luck: Many parents and candidates believe that wearing red clothes can get off to a good start and symbolize joy and success. Therefore, many people will choose red clothes on the day of the college entrance examination. 2.Eating zongzi means "high school": Because "Zong" and "中" are homophonic, some areas have the custom of eating Zongzi before the college entrance examination, hoping that candidates can "get their names on the gold list." 3.Worship Emperor Wenchang or Confucius: Many parents will go to temples or Confucian temples to pray for candidates’ success in exams. 4.Not cutting your hair before the exam: There is a saying that cutting hair will "cut off luck", so it is taboo to get a haircut before exams. 5.Don’t eat eggs on exam day: Due to the similarity between "egg" and "zero", some parents are taboo on candidates eating eggs for fear of getting zero marks.
2. Recently popular college entrance examination superstitious topics
| topic | heat index | Main discussion content |
|---|---|---|
| Can wearing red clothes improve your score? | 85% | Netizens debate whether wearing red really brings good luck |
| Is it useful to burn incense and worship Buddha before the college entrance examination? | 78% | Parents share experiences of going to temples to pray |
| Diet taboos for college entrance examination | 72% | Discuss whether you should eat eggs, rice dumplings and other foods before the exam |
| Can't wash your hair before exam? | 65% | There is a saying in some areas that "washing your hair will wash away knowledge" |
| Parents wearing cheongsam means "victory" | 60% | Mothers wearing cheongsam to take exams become a new trend |
3. Scientific analysis of superstitious statements
Although these superstitious claims may seem interesting, from a scientific perspective, they have no actual basis. The college entrance examination scores mainly depend on the candidates' knowledge reserve, psychological state and on-the-spot performance. Wearing red clothes or eating rice dumplings is more of a psychological comfort. What really matters is:
4. How do parents and candidates view it rationally?
1.Respect customs but don’t rely too much on them: If certain practices can make candidates feel more relaxed, they can participate appropriately, but don’t be superstitious.
2.Focus on practical test preparation strategies: Scientific review methods and time management are more important than metaphysics.
3.Avoid passing on anxiety: Parents should reduce pressure on candidates and create a relaxed atmosphere.
5. Conclusion
The superstitious sayings about the college entrance examination reflect people's importance and best wishes for the test results, but what really determines the results is hard work and strength. Instead of relying on metaphysics, it is better to review down-to-earth and meet the challenges in the best possible condition. I wish all candidates to perform well and get top marks!
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